Based on the 2019 light novel by up-and-coming author Nigojuu, The Detective is Already Dead is a fresh new anime for the Summer 2021 season with an unusual take on the mystery genre. As you might’ve guessed from that Fist of the North Star-inspired title, the eponymous detective is dead for most of the story, but she still participates in a way you might not expect. So let’s check out how this anime is going so far!